Overwhelmed by what is happening right now?

"Look up, for your redemption draws near." (Luke 21:28)
I have to admit, as I'm sure some of you are as well... am bit overwhelmed in my FB newsfeed, emails and TV about all the horrific things happening in Israel, Iraq, the entire Middle East, Africa, the US and ALL around the world. My Israel Red Alert in my phone app was  going off CONTINUALLY  as the Hamas terrorists fired more than 4,480 rockets into Israel in less than 2 months.  Christians, Muslims, Syrians and many others are being brutally murdered by ISIS and they are throughout the world as we speak. Threats of death and destruction are running rampant. Tempers are flaring and hearts are ripping at the beyond cruel injustices. It simply breaks my heart to a point where I don't even know how to describe it. There is so much information coming out on a daily basis, that is not only mind boggling, but if not weighed in the light of Scripture, one can become totally depressed. We as believers need to be STEADY in the Word of God, knowing that these wars were all foretold thousands of years ago. We are living in an hour where is is CRUCIAL to remain planted in the Word of God, placing our faith and trust wholly in God's Word and Truth.

I was thinking on what Jesus said in the book of Matthew chapter 24 this morning. If you have the time, refresh yourself in this chapter in light of what you are being bombarded with daily. Especially verses 6-8... "You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs". The birth pangs ARE HERE. We as believers need to be about our Father's business, whatever our callings may be. With our families, in our workplaces, in our ministries, WHATEVER and WHEREVER He has us. Wherever God has planted us we must remain faithful to Him in our callings and not grow weary or frightful and remain planted in love. We are one body, but many different parts. No part is more important than the other, all have a specific purpose to cause the body to function as a whole ~ we are one in Him and must remain faithful to that body part we are called to be! (Romans 12:43-5 and 1st Corinthians 12) So dear ones, stay firm in the Word of the Lord. "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world." (1st Peter 5:8-9) All that to say, is the only Hope, the only Peace, the only Truth we have is the Word of God. If you don't have a Bible, get one. Read it. Immerse yourself in it. Stay rooted and grounded in love, for love covers a multitude of sins. (1st Peter 4:8) Hebrews 11:15 says "looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled." Are we not seeing this today? We can ALL fall into this temptation. I have myself and have had to repent. But thank God, by His grace and provision of forgiveness by the sacrifice of Messiah, we have forgiveness of sin when we turn to Him in repentance. (1st John 5-10)

So dear ones, in the powerful admonition in the words of Jesus Christ ...

“There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
(Luke 21:25-36)

He is at the door my friends. For those who have set their faith and trust in Messiah ~ LOOK UP FOR YOUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR! We do not know the day or the hour. But we do know this, Jesus said "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming." (Matthew 24:42

Jesus said:
"Surely I am coming quickly."
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
(Revelation 22:20-21)

Shabbat Shalom and keep the Faith. Pray without ceasing. Stay strong in His Word. 
Brandy